by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Marshall University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in geography from Marshall University. This makes it the #27 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 15 geography students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Marshall University, about 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Marshall University geography bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Marshall University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 geography majors earned their master's degree from Marshall University. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at Marshall University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 19 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.